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Feature Request: Set shell in ShellCommand

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Description

For example, On windows, you could use git bash to execute shell scripts, using same paths/args etc as *nix build steps

WSL is another option for windows 10

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Open the contributing guide

Research direction

Start by locating the ShellCommand entry point and reviewing how shell scripts are executed for Windows and Unix-like build steps. Determine how a configurable shell should support Git Bash or WSL while preserving paths and arguments, then add coverage for the selected behavior.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python, shell
Domain
build-system, operating-systems
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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